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They can be purchased in nearly every tackle store in America, and theres a good chance you can dig some up from your backyard or some nearby woodlot

The real key is using the right topwater baits at the right times to match the fishs mood. In the early season, when pike and muskie are cruising the banks, spin anglers will have a lot of luck using more traditional lures such as the Whopper Plopper and the Fat Bastard for muskie, especially when there is little to no wind or when the fish are holding particularly close to the banks on big rivers

Use my free lure color selector to perfectly imitate the forage the bass will see in your lake

While its not a quick and easy build, even if you half-ass it, you should have a strong net thats also a conversation piece

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